from sti to evo x - Page 2

***Spaceman*** · 03-09-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JMuRpHsTi

Honestly.....no. I didn't even consider it. I would believe I'm a loyal suby fan (had an 04 STi and an 06) but I'm just disappointed with the 08. I really don't like hatches, so how it drives won't even matter to me. I could see myself enjoying it in the beginning, but regretting my decision down the road.

I just hope you won't regret this decision by not even giving the STi a shot.

Reason I am saying this is because I was all over the new Evo from the first time I saw it in the magazines and I disliked the new STi hatchback design. But after seeing both cars in person and experiencing them both, the STi was a better choice in my mind. I think you would have been surprised if you saw the STi, I was!

Congrats anyway though, because both cars are pretty sweet.

Hirogen · 03-09-2008, 06:15 PM

+1 for pics most cant see em unless they sign up for evom.

Ouch on the 19 for your trade in. I guess its alright for high mileage tho

07 Flt4bxr · 03-09-2008, 06:28 PM

sell outs always sink
jk...

kinda

amg destroyer · 03-09-2008, 07:39 PM

Glad you like it, but I would have for sure gotten a IX. IMO everything about it is superior, but to each his own... Have fun with her

RFFG · 03-09-2008, 09:29 PM

congrats and enjoy it...

ShinobiDGM · 03-09-2008, 11:51 PM

Congrats on your purchase!

Take it easy on the clutch ^.^

Rootus · 03-10-2008, 06:30 AM

Congrats on the new toy!

I was almost there myself, until I went and sat in a new X. That, combined with the laundry list of problems people are having with them makes me think I'll wait a year or two and then look again once they've worked the bugs out.

Mi_Black_Pearl · 03-10-2008, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Spaceman

I just hope you won't regret this decision by not even giving the STi a shot.

Reason I am saying this is because I was all over the new Evo from the first time I saw it in the magazines and I disliked the new STi hatchback design. But after seeing both cars in person and experiencing them both, the STi was a better choice in my mind. I think you would have been surprised if you saw the STi, I was!

Congrats anyway though, because both cars are pretty sweet.

+1 with the difference i experienced from judging the 08 from pictures as opposed to actually seeing it in person. after seeing it in person, i give it way more credit than i did with my first initial reaction to it. however, it didnt quite give me that feeling i had for when i saw my 07 in person so i cant replace it. still, better perspective in person which i will now have to do for the evo x as imho believe that the 9 is superior

JMuRpHsTi · 03-10-2008, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mi_Black_Pearl

+1 with the difference i experienced from judging the 08 from pictures as opposed to actually seeing it in person. after seeing it in person, i give it way more credit than i did with my first initial reaction to it. however, it didnt quite give me that feeling i had for when i saw my 07 in person so i cant replace it. still, better perspective in person which i will now have to do for the evo x as imho believe that the 9 is superior

I've seen them in person already, and find it hideous. The front is great, but i'm not hatchback kind of guy, so it's not an option. However, the 06-07's are beautiful and I agree with you. When I first laid eyes on my 06 I fell in love. If that initial excitement isnt there, then it's not meant to be.

STI_Mike · 03-10-2008, 09:08 AM

congrats i would rather get the new evo over a new sti so good choice.

***///M Power*** · 03-10-2008, 09:59 AM

Congrats and keep us posted on the new whip!

Mi_Black_Pearl · 03-10-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JMuRpHsTi

I've seen them in person already, and find it hideous. The front is great, but i'm not hatchback kind of guy, so it's not an option. However, the 06-07's are beautiful and I agree with you. When I first laid eyes on my 06 I fell in love. If that initial excitement isnt there, then it's not meant to be.

true...im not hatchback person as well in which the rear bothers the hell outta me too....but just saying that seeing and being there in person just makes the difference...before i gave the new sti's absolutely no credit but for the interior...now i just accept it and let be for whoever appreciates it...im sure i'll get a different view on the evo X's as well after seeing it in person... great statement btw, it can go for a lot of different things > "If that initial excitement isnt there, then it's not meant to be."

***Spaceman*** · 03-10-2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mi_Black_Pearl

true...im not hatchback person as well in which the rear bothers the hell outta me too....but just saying that seeing and being there in person just makes the difference...before i gave the new sti's absolutely no credit but for the interior...now i just accept it and let be for whoever appreciates it...im sure i'll get a different view on the evo X's as well after seeing it in person... great statement btw, it can go for a lot of different things > "If that initial excitement isnt there, then it's not meant to be."

Speaking of excitement, that is why I chose STi over Evo. In magazines I was excited about the Evo, but seeing them in person I was way more excited about exploring the STI than the Evo. Hate the hatchback or whatever, but the STi looks so much more refined and out of the two its the only one worth justifying spending $35k. With all the plastic trim on the outside and cheap interior, the Evo isn't worth the cash. The performance is there, but that's it.

JMuRpHsTi · 03-10-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Spaceman

Speaking of excitement, that is why I chose STi over Evo. In magazines I was excited about the Evo, but seeing them in person I was way more excited about exploring the STI than the Evo. Hate the hatchback or whatever, but the STi looks so much more refined and out of the two its the only one worth justifying spending $35k. With all the plastic trim on the outside and cheap interior, the Evo isn't worth the cash. The performance is there, but that's it.

Ok. congrats, enjoy the subaru.

csschupp · 03-10-2008, 02:30 PM

I can tell you guys 1st hand that the handling of the evo x is awesome. However, I think a properly driven STi (04-07, havent driven the 08) can definitely out-handle the evo x in the corners. On a nice, smooth racetrack I'm not so sure. The evo x is definitely a safer car to toss around in corners if you're not-so-experienced though.

03-09-2008, 06:15 PM	#17
Hirogen Junior STI Driver Car: UGM 07 STi Fav Mod: Cobb DP and Stg2 Posts: 158 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: from sti to evo x +1 for pics most cant see em unless they sign up for evom. Ouch on the 19 for your trade in. I guess its alright for high mileage tho

03-09-2008, 06:28 PM	#18
07 Flt4bxr Spec C Club Car: 07 STi UGM Fav Mod: Crawford Location: sanbernardino, CA Posts: 1,093 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: from sti to evo x sell outs always sink jk... kinda

03-09-2008, 07:39 PM	#19
amg destroyer Iron Fisted Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 4,163 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: from sti to evo x Glad you like it, but I would have for sure gotten a IX. IMO everything about it is superior, but to each his own... Have fun with her

03-09-2008, 09:29 PM	#20
RFFG Spec C Club Car: 1998 Impreza GF8 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 2,458 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: from sti to evo x congrats and enjoy it...

03-09-2008, 11:51 PM	#21
ShinobiDGM Junior STI Driver Car: DGM GRB STi Fav Mod: My broadway mirror Location: CA Posts: 174 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: from sti to evo x Congrats on your purchase! Take it easy on the clutch ^.^

03-10-2008, 06:30 AM	#22
Rootus S204 Racer Location: Mahan, OR Posts: 2,904 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: from sti to evo x Congrats on the new toy! I was almost there myself, until I went and sat in a new X. That, combined with the laundry list of problems people are having with them makes me think I'll wait a year or two and then look again once they've worked the bugs out.

03-10-2008, 09:08 AM	#25
STI_Mike S204 Racer Car: 05 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: Defi Gauges Location: Laguna Niguel,Ca Posts: 2,920 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: from sti to evo x congrats i would rather get the new evo over a new sti so good choice.

03-10-2008, 09:59 AM	#26
*///M Power* Mod Pro Tempore for Premium Members Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: 22k complete reconstruction Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,557 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: from sti to evo x Congrats and keep us posted on the new whip!

03-10-2008, 02:30 PM	#30
csschupp Silver Member Car: 07 UGM STI Fav Mod: Police Scanner Location: Colorado Posts: 143 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: from sti to evo x I can tell you guys 1st hand that the handling of the evo x is awesome. However, I think a properly driven STi (04-07, havent driven the 08) can definitely out-handle the evo x in the corners. On a nice, smooth racetrack I'm not so sure. The evo x is definitely a safer car to toss around in corners if you're not-so-experienced though. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.